Vrátna valley (Malá Fatra Mts.)

Nature Interest

The only access road to the Vrátna valley, the most attractive part of the Malá Fatra Mts. is from the village Terchová.
The Vrátna valley has four points of access: Tiesňavy, Stará dolina, Nová dolina and Starý dvor.

Immediately beyond Terchová the road passes through an impressing entrance to the valley Vrátna, the canyon of Tiesňavy, with the Vrátňanka brook. It has many rock forms skirting the cascading brook. This National Nature Reserve consists of the proper canyon, the mountain ridge and the adjacent slopes of the Sokolie and Boboty Mts. The Zbojnícky chodník (The Robbers Path) starts in Tiesňavy and leads through the interesting parts of rock landscape. The Vrátna valley forks into the Stará and Nová dolina valleys beyond the Tiesňavy.

At the head of the Stará dolina valley is the tourist cottage Chata Vrátna. Not far away from the lower station of the chair lift to the saddle Snilovské sedlo is the Symbolic cemetery dedicated to victims of mountains. Hikers also like to stop at the Skok waterfall. The Chata Vrátna cottage serves as the base for trips to the main ridge of the Krivánska Fatra Mts. with its tallest mountain Veľký Kriváň (1,709 m).

Surrounded by the Malá Fatra National Park, Hotel Rozsutec provides elegantly furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Vrátna Ski Resort can be reached within a 10-minute walk. The hotel features an on-site wellness area.

The most famous highwayman, Juraj Jánošík, was born in the mountainous village of Terchová in the north-west of Slovakia. The inhabitants of Terchová had a statue of their native made to guard the entrance to the Vrátna valley.

The first mountain brewery has been operating in Terchová with experienced master brewer since 2012. You can book a tour and tasting the microbrewery in to the Drevenice Terchová Resort.
If you just want to taste, the beer is on a tap in the next door restaurant.

Right in the centre of Terchova, Penzión Luka offers self-catered studios with solid wooden furniture and fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes. Free WiFi is available in the entire building. The guest house features a sauna and massages are available on request.

Surrounded by the Malá Fatra Mountains, Country Saloon Belá offers elegantly decorated rooms, a restaurant with an open fireplace, and a games room with bowling facilities. Some rooms are adapted for disabled guests. Vrátna Ski Centre is 10 km away.

The skiing centre Lučivná SKI Sports Centre is situated in the surroundings of the Párnica municipality. Downhill ski slopes are situated within the Small Fatra National Park in the surroundings of the Zázrivka river.

Fierce fights for the strategic gap of the Váh and the mountain range Malá Fatra near Strečno in the north-west of Slovakia took place between the German army and the partisans of the Slovak National Uprising (SNP). A memorial was built on the hill Zvonica to commemorate the dead heroes.

SKI PARK Kubínska hoľa - fun for the whole family! “Kubínka” offers great conditions for all, starting with free-ride through race tracks to the children's ski school. The total length of the ski runs is 14km, which makes our resort an ideal place for an unforgettable experience of skiing.

The narrow gauge Historic Forest Railway in Vychylovka in the Kysuce region in northwestern Slovakia is a technological masterpiece of world prominence operating in the area that divides the Kysuce and Orava regions.

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and ski-to-door access, Koliba u Kuba a rekreačné domy is set in Hruštín in the Žilinský kraj Region. Wisła is 48 km away. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Set in Hruštín in the Žilinský kraj Region, 48 km from Wisła, Horský Hotel Kristína features a barbecue and views of the mountain. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site.

Located only 200 m from the historic square of P.O. Hviezdoslava in Dolný Kubín, Penzión Koliba is set in a traditional-style wooden house, typical for the Orava Region. It offers an on-site restaurant and rooms with a TV and free Wi-Fi.

The Orava Gallery with 8,000 pieces of works of art is one of the most important public galleries in Slovakia.
The Orava Gallery, which is a regional gallery for Zilina region, was founded in 1965 and is located in the town of Dolný Kubín in the 17th-century County House on Hviezdoslav's Square.

Hotel KNM & Cafebar is set in Kysucké Nové Mesto, 39 km from Wisła and 49 km from Szczyrk. The hotel has a sun terrace and sauna, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

The ORAVA SNOW ski area is located in the town of Oravská Lesná, in the Orava region and the Orava Beskid Mountains.
Oravská Lesná has a specific micro climate and is among the coldest towns in Slovakia. The very top of the pistes offers a unique, 360-degree view over the Orava countryside.

Penzion Villa Helia is situated in the quiet suburban area of Medzihradné, only 1,200 m from the historic city centre of Dolny Kubin. It offers modern-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi and an on-site hot tub.

The mountain Veľký Choč towering above the dividing line between regions Liptov and Orava is one of the most beautiful in Slovakia.
Prevailingly spruce woods cover the mountain and in the highest parts a continuous growth of dwarf pines (unique in this whole mountain range) can be seen. For well-conserved forest bioncenoses with rare flora which in places acquire the nature of virgin forest, it was designated the National Nature Reserve.

Rafting – once it was severe and dangerous way, by which construction wood, hay, wheat, pottery, leathers, wooden shingles, cuboids, planks, or even dismounted cottages were delivered. Goods from Poland as copper, lead and salt were delivered by rafts too.

The first mountain brewery has been operating in Terchová with experienced master brewer since 2012. You can book a tour and tasting the microbrewery in to the Drevenice Terchová Resort.
If you just want to taste, the beer is on a tap in the next door restaurant.

The mountain Veľký Choč towering above the dividing line between regions Liptov and Orava is one of the most beautiful in Slovakia.
Prevailingly spruce woods cover the mountain and in the highest parts a continuous growth of dwarf pines (unique in this whole mountain range) can be seen. For well-conserved forest bioncenoses with rare flora which in places acquire the nature of virgin forest, it was designated the National Nature Reserve.

Rafting – once it was severe and dangerous way, by which construction wood, hay, wheat, pottery, leathers, wooden shingles, cuboids, planks, or even dismounted cottages were delivered. Goods from Poland as copper, lead and salt were delivered by rafts too.

The first mountain brewery has been operating in Terchová with experienced master brewer since 2012. You can book a tour and tasting the microbrewery in to the Drevenice Terchová Resort.
If you just want to taste, the beer is on a tap in the next door restaurant.

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and ski-to-door access, Koliba u Kuba a rekreačné domy is set in Hruštín in the Žilinský kraj Region. Wisła is 48 km away. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Located only 200 m from the historic square of P.O. Hviezdoslava in Dolný Kubín, Penzión Koliba is set in a traditional-style wooden house, typical for the Orava Region. It offers an on-site restaurant and rooms with a TV and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel KNM & Cafebar is set in Kysucké Nové Mesto, 39 km from Wisła and 49 km from Szczyrk. The hotel has a sun terrace and sauna, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

Penzion Villa Helia is situated in the quiet suburban area of Medzihradné, only 1,200 m from the historic city centre of Dolny Kubin. It offers modern-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi and an on-site hot tub.

Surrounded by the Malá Fatra National Park, Hotel Rozsutec provides elegantly furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Vrátna Ski Resort can be reached within a 10-minute walk. The hotel features an on-site wellness area.

Right in the centre of Terchova, Penzión Luka offers self-catered studios with solid wooden furniture and fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes. Free WiFi is available in the entire building. The guest house features a sauna and massages are available on request.

Surrounded by the Malá Fatra Mountains, Country Saloon Belá offers elegantly decorated rooms, a restaurant with an open fireplace, and a games room with bowling facilities. Some rooms are adapted for disabled guests. Vrátna Ski Centre is 10 km away.

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and ski-to-door access, Koliba u Kuba a rekreačné domy is set in Hruštín in the Žilinský kraj Region. Wisła is 48 km away. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Set in Hruštín in the Žilinský kraj Region, 48 km from Wisła, Horský Hotel Kristína features a barbecue and views of the mountain. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site.

Located only 200 m from the historic square of P.O. Hviezdoslava in Dolný Kubín, Penzión Koliba is set in a traditional-style wooden house, typical for the Orava Region. It offers an on-site restaurant and rooms with a TV and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel KNM & Cafebar is set in Kysucké Nové Mesto, 39 km from Wisła and 49 km from Szczyrk. The hotel has a sun terrace and sauna, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

Penzion Villa Helia is situated in the quiet suburban area of Medzihradné, only 1,200 m from the historic city centre of Dolny Kubin. It offers modern-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi and an on-site hot tub.

The skiing centre Lučivná SKI Sports Centre is situated in the surroundings of the Párnica municipality. Downhill ski slopes are situated within the Small Fatra National Park in the surroundings of the Zázrivka river.

SKI PARK Kubínska hoľa - fun for the whole family! “Kubínka” offers great conditions for all, starting with free-ride through race tracks to the children's ski school. The total length of the ski runs is 14km, which makes our resort an ideal place for an unforgettable experience of skiing.

The ORAVA SNOW ski area is located in the town of Oravská Lesná, in the Orava region and the Orava Beskid Mountains.
Oravská Lesná has a specific micro climate and is among the coldest towns in Slovakia. The very top of the pistes offers a unique, 360-degree view over the Orava countryside.

The most famous highwayman, Juraj Jánošík, was born in the mountainous village of Terchová in the north-west of Slovakia. The inhabitants of Terchová had a statue of their native made to guard the entrance to the Vrátna valley.

Fierce fights for the strategic gap of the Váh and the mountain range Malá Fatra near Strečno in the north-west of Slovakia took place between the German army and the partisans of the Slovak National Uprising (SNP). A memorial was built on the hill Zvonica to commemorate the dead heroes.

The narrow gauge Historic Forest Railway in Vychylovka in the Kysuce region in northwestern Slovakia is a technological masterpiece of world prominence operating in the area that divides the Kysuce and Orava regions.

The Orava Gallery with 8,000 pieces of works of art is one of the most important public galleries in Slovakia.
The Orava Gallery, which is a regional gallery for Zilina region, was founded in 1965 and is located in the town of Dolný Kubín in the 17th-century County House on Hviezdoslav's Square.